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Water
Skin ConditioningAmp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingKaolin
Abrasive
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
AstringentLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Diamond Powder
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Amp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Pvp, Kaolin, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Diamond Powder, Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Bakuchiol, Caffeine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hyaluronic Acid, Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Pvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.
Pvp is less effective in high-humidity. It tends to draw moisture, but this moisture dismantles the structure and "hold".
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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